Lot Essay
Cf. Exhibition catalogue, In Pursuit of the Absolute: Art of the Ancient World from the George Ortiz Collection, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1994, no. 120, for a bull which appears close in style.
.jpg?w=1)
SECOND HALF OF 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
A GREEK BRONZE FIGURE OF A BULL
SECOND HALF OF 6TH CENTURY B.C.
The striding bull with finely detailed features, incised forelock, short curved horns and protruding ears, mounted
2¾ in. (7 cm.) long
SECOND HALF OF 6TH CENTURY B.C.
The striding bull with finely detailed features, incised forelock, short curved horns and protruding ears, mounted
2¾ in. (7 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in 1968 from Herbert Cahn, Basel.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium